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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
July 19, 2026
11h ago
Ruto forced back to the drawing board after Ol Kalou defeat
Despite spending heavily in Ol Kalaou, in what Gachagua claims amounted to Sh1.2 billion of handouts, Ruto’s UDA only managed a paltry 5,000 votes...
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto faces a strategic setback following the Ol Kalou by-election defeat, where the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate emerged victorious.
- The DCP candidate, Sammy Kamau Ngotho, secured victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party was behind the win.
- Analysts suggest President Ruto should use the High Court's June 30 ruling on Cabinet reconstitution as an opportunity to reorganize his government.
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